"Nick was a Bayern fan. His heart is still red and white. Bastian Schweinsteiger was his favorite player," his friends wrote.

"I can't in words believe how grateful we would be all (the family and friends of Nick) if Basti makes Instagram/Facebook post about Nick and sends a letter to the family."

The bodies of the six students who died in the balcony collapse tragedy in Berkeley, California on Monday night are expected to be released to their families later this afternoon once all formalities are completed.